York safes durable, beautiful
S. Forry Laucks’ name has appeared in several York Town Square posts, in part, because he was such a player in early 20th century York County.
His legacy includes:
— Harley-Davidson uses part of his York Safe & Lock plant to make motorcycles. That particular plant made Bofors, the main anti-aircraft gun used on Navy ships in World War II. Ask any Navy vet from that era about Bofors.
— His Lauxmont Farm, overlooking the Susquehanna River, is a current point of controversy between those who want to develop parts of it and those who want to turn it into a park.
But that’s not all of his legacy: …
The durable safes his company manufactured can be found in offices and banks around the world.
Not only were the safes well built, but some were ornate. See “Unlocking past beauty:” http://www.ydr.com/newsfull/ci_4242303
Selected York Safe & Lock links:
– New Freedom station houses alien safe
– York Safe & Lock worker recalls chat with Hedy Lamarr
– Hedy Lamarr’s visit to York long remembered
– From Bofors to Bikes, Harley plant top hog
– Forry Laucks, Lauxmont sparked debates
– York-made safes spotted in post-war Tokyo
– York Safe restoration ‘once in a lifetime’ project.
– York Safe faltered after owner’s death.
All York Safe & Lock posts from the start.
(For multiple posts on York County’s industrial prowess, see this blog’s Made in York category.)
